Enforcement of university smoking ban should be up to the smoker, not others
UW-River Falls is supposed to be a tobacco-free campus, but this semester, a visible increase in smokers can be seen in front of North Hall. It seems that the cement…
Ask Colleen: Finding my people on campus
I am having a really hard time finding "my people" on campus. It is my sophomore year on campus and I feel like the friends I do have aren't really…
Students agree: Geology professor Ian Williams rocks
When one’s career involves the pursuit of knowledge and adventure, awards seem secondary. Recognition from students, however, would make any educator feel honored.
‘The Magnificent Seven’ is a remake worth watching
Greedy, ruthless, slimy, industrialist Bartholomew Bogue and his hired guns take control of small town called Rose Creek looking to mine their gold. Desperate for help, the town seeks out…
Athlete of the Week: Daniel Borash
Daniel Borash, a senior cross country runner from Bowlus, Minnesota, had a historical performance at the Roy Griak Invitational at the University of Minnesota last Saturday.
New recycling effort sees removal of classroom garbage cans
Garbage cans are being taken out of classrooms at UW-River Falls in an effort to increase recycling on campus.
UWRF Student Health and Counseling Services to host annual WellCheck event
Wellness is wellness, right? Wrong. Wellness is made up of many different facets. From financial and academic wellness to nutritional and physical wellness, all areas are important to consider as…
Pet companionship is the purr-fect stress reliever
When I was little, my mom had a little Yorkshire terrier, Jessie, the last survivor of the two yorkies she had before my brother and I were born, her babies…
‘Drive’ is a spectacular crime drama which suffered false advertising
"Drive" is a film that, upon its release, garnered much praise from critics and won Best Director at Cannes Film Festival. Unfortunately, the audience reaction was like that of seeing…